By UC Cricket Desk · Updated 28 October 2026 · Stats from the UC Cricket data engine (ball-by-ball records of every men’s T20I at Eden Park)
India have already wrapped up the five-match T20I series in New Zealand with a 3–0 lead. They chased in all three games, and the first two went to the final over. The 4th T20I is on Friday, 30 October 2026 at Eden Park, Auckland. Eden Park has some of the shortest straight boundaries in international cricket, and Australia chased 245 there in 2018. India are playing for a clean sweep; New Zealand are playing for pride and a first win of the series. Below are the match details, form, head to head, Eden Park records and our data-based prediction.
NZ vs IND 4th T20I: match details
| Match | New Zealand vs India, 4th T20I |
| Series | India tour of New Zealand 2026 (India lead 3–0) |
| Date | Friday, 30 October 2026 |
| Start time | 12:30 pm IST · 8:00 pm local (toss 12:00 pm IST) |
| Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Captains | Mitchell Santner (NZ), Shreyas Iyer (IND) |
| Live score | NZ vs IND live score & commentary |
Series so far: India 3, New Zealand 0
| Match | Venue | NZ (batted first) | India (chased) | Result | Player of the match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I, 22 Oct | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 225/4 | 230/6 (19.4) | India won by 4 wkts | Sanju Samson (67 off 33) |
| 2nd T20I, 24 Oct | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 180/5 | 181/6 (19.5) | India won by 4 wkts | Tilak Varma (51 off 26) |
| 3rd T20I, 27 Oct | Sky Stadium, Wellington | 198/3 | 199/4 (13.2) | India won by 6 wkts | Abhishek Sharma (113 off 38) |
One pattern stands out. India won the toss and chose to bowl in all three games, and New Zealand have averaged 201 batting first, yet India still chased every time. Their run rate in the chases went from 11.7 to 9.1 and then 14.9 an over in Wellington, where Abhishek Sharma’s 38-ball hundred finished the game with 40 balls to spare.
Top performers in the series
Photos: BCCI (India), ICC (New Zealand)
Most runs in the series
Blue = India, black = New Zealand.
New Zealand’s batting has done its job: Phillips, Mitchell, Allen and Jacobs have all scored at better than 150 per 100 balls. Their trouble is the ball. Apart from captain Santner (7 wickets at 7.00 an over), no New Zealand bowler has more than two wickets, and India have scored at over 10 an over across the series.
NZ vs IND head to head in T20Is
| Format | Played | India won | NZ won | Tied / drawn / NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 34 | 20 | 11 | 3 tied |
| ODI (since 2000) | 65 | 32 | 28 | 1 tied, 4 NR |
| Test (since 2000) | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 drawn |
| Last 5 T20I meetings | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2026 | Wellington | India won by 6 wickets |
| 24 Oct 2026 | Christchurch | India won by 4 wickets |
| 22 Oct 2026 | Christchurch | India won by 4 wickets |
| 8 Mar 2026 | Ahmedabad (T20 World Cup final) | India won by 96 runs |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Thiruvananthapuram | India won by 46 runs |
India at Eden Park: India have played three T20Is here (2019 and twice in 2020) and won all three, every time chasing: 162/3 against 158, 204/4 against 203, and 135/3 against 132. Full record: India vs New Zealand head to head.
Eden Park pitch report and T20I records
Eden Park is a rugby ground, so the pitch sits in a rectangle with very short straight boundaries and longer square ones. Mis-hits down the ground clear the rope, which is why totals here have climbed sharply in recent years. Since 2023 the average first-innings score in a full 20-over game is 187. Scoring is quickest in the death overs.
| Eden Park men’s T20I record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches (in our records) | 33 |
| Highest total | 245/5 (18.5 ov), Australia vs NZ, 2018, chasing 243/6 |
| Highest successful chase | 245 (Australia, 2018) |
| Lowest total | 76 all out, Bangladesh, 2021 (10-over match) |
| Lowest total in a full 20-over game | 107 all out, NZ vs South Africa, 2017 |
| Lowest total defended (full game) | 164 (West Indies, 2025) |
| Average first-innings score (full games) | 175 overall · 187 since 2023 |
| Won batting first / chasing | 15 / 13 of 28 decided matches |
| Toss | Toss winners chose to field in 23 of 33 matches, but won only 10 of 28 decided games |
| Run rate by phase | Powerplay 9.1 · overs 7–15: 8.4 · overs 16–20: 9.9 |
| Most runs here | Martin Guptill 626 · Colin Munro 421 · Mark Chapman 315 (active) |
| Most wickets here | Tim Southee 23 · Mitchell Santner 17 (active) · Lockie Ferguson 15 (active) |
First-innings scores at Eden Park since 2023
When the side batting first has made 200 or more at Eden Park, it has won 5 of 8 times. The three successful chases include India’s 204/4 in 2020 and Pakistan’s 207/1 in 2025. For the full ground report with recent matches and weather, see Eden Park stats on UC Cricket.
Auckland weather on match night
| Local time | Temp | Rain chance | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 pm | 15°C | 59% | 29 km/h |
| 8 pm (start) | 15°C | 47% | 27 km/h |
| 9 pm | 14°C | 26% | 28 km/h |
| 10 pm | 14°C | 10% | 27 km/h |
| 11 pm | 14°C | 3% | 25 km/h |
The forecast (Open-Meteo, 28 October) shows a cool, windy evening with a chance of an early shower that clears through the game. A delayed start or a few lost overs is possible, which would favour the chasing side (DLS target known). The air is fairly dry (dew point around 7°C), so heavy dew is unlikely. We will update this section on match day.
NZ vs IND probable playing XI
These are the XIs from the 3rd T20I in Wellington. With the series won, India may rest one or two players, and Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Shivam Dube and Mayank Yadav are in the squad. New Zealand have Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry available.
| New Zealand | India |
|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (wk) | Sanju Samson (wk) |
| Finn Allen | Abhishek Sharma |
| Daryl Mitchell | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
| Glenn Phillips | Shreyas Iyer (c) |
| Bevon Jacobs | Tilak Varma |
| Michael Bracewell | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | Naman Dhir |
| Kyle Jamieson | Axar Patel |
| Adam Milne | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Jacob Duffy | Arshdeep Singh |
| Matthew Fisher | Prince Yadav |
The confirmed XIs will be added here after the toss (12:00 pm IST).
Key battles
- Abhishek Sharma vs Mitchell Santner: Santner has been New Zealand’s only control bowler (economy 7.00), while Abhishek has hit 15 sixes in three innings. At Eden Park, Santner has 17 T20I wickets, the most of any active bowler.
- Glenn Phillips vs Arshdeep Singh: Phillips has 169 runs in the series, and Arshdeep bowls at the death, the phase where Eden Park scores fastest (9.9 an over).
- India’s openers vs Kyle Jamieson: India’s top order has set up every chase. Jamieson took 2 wickets in Wellington, and with short straight boundaries, any length error is likely to go over long-on or long-off.
NZ vs IND 4th T20I prediction: what the numbers say
This is a data-based estimate from the series so far and Eden Park’s record, not a certainty. Bigger scores are likely here than in the Christchurch and Wellington games because of the short straight boundaries.
| Scenario | Likely first-innings score | Who has the edge | India’s chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| India win the toss and bowl (as in all 3 games) | NZ 195–215 | India. They have chased every time this series, and are 3 for 3 chasing at Eden Park. | About 60% |
| India bat first | India 205–225 | Close. 200+ has been defended here 5 times in 8, and New Zealand’s batting is in form. | About 55% |
| Rain shortens the game | Overs reduced | The chasing side, which knows its DLS target. | Depends on the toss |
- Highest possible: with this series’ scoring (NZ have averaged 201 batting first) and Eden Park’s boundaries, a 220+ total is realistic. The ground record is 245.
- A good score to defend: about 210. Below 190 has rarely been enough in this series.
- Our pick: India, especially if they chase, to complete a 4–0 lead.
FAQs
When does the NZ vs IND 4th T20I start in India?
At 12:30 pm IST on Friday, 30 October 2026 (8:00 pm in Auckland). The toss is at 12:00 pm IST.
What is the highest T20I score at Eden Park?
245/5 by Australia in 2018, chasing New Zealand’s 243/6. It is also the highest successful chase at the ground.
What is the lowest T20I score at Eden Park?
76 all out by Bangladesh in 2021, in a rain-reduced 10-over game. In a full 20-over match the lowest is New Zealand’s 107 all out against South Africa in 2017.
Who has won more T20Is, India or New Zealand?
India. Of 34 T20Is, India have won 20 and New Zealand 11, with 3 tied. India have won the last five meetings.
Is Eden Park good for batting or bowling?
Batting, mainly because of the short straight boundaries. The average first-innings score in full games since 2023 is 187.
Follow the match ball by ball on UC Cricket live score. See the full India tour of New Zealand 2026 schedule and results, Abhishek Sharma’s stats, and Glenn Phillips’ stats.
